April 13

Synopsis: Events include indoor shooting using video and novelty archery; and outdoor shooting. There will be prizes for both adults and youth, and food and refreshments will be available.

Contact: For information, call Bill Rooker at 920-893-9813, or Tom Rooker at 920-980-7881

February

What: Winter expeditions

When: 1 p.m. Sundays in February

Where: Ledge View Nature Center, W2348 Short Road, Chilton

Synopsis: Explore the park with a naturalist and learn about local wildlife. If there's enough snow, the program will be conducted on snowshoes.

Cost: $4 per person; snowshoe hike is $5 per person with snowshoes.

Contact: For information, or to learn about snow conditions, call 920-849-7094

Tuesday

What: Fly tying classes

When: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Class meets at the Sheboygan South High School library

Synopsis: Learn to tie a variety of flies from the Lakeshore Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Helen Shaw Fly Tiers. Tools and supplies will be provided.

Cost: $15 for residents, $22.50 for non-residents, and $12.75 for residents 65 and older.

Contact: For information, pick up a Winter/Spring 2013 Catalog at the Sheboygan Community Recreation Department, at 607 S. Water St., or view the catalog at www.sheboyganrec.com

March 10

What: Howards Grove Rod & Gun Club smelt fry

When: 10 a.m. March 10

Where: Klemme's Wagon Wheel, Howards Grove

Synopsis: The Howards Grove Rod and Gun Club works to support conservation and preservation efforts. The smelt fry is the group's main annual fundraiser; money raised helps support hunter safety courses and funds fishing and Boy Scout efforts, among other conservation projects.

March 23

What: Random Lake Rod & Gun Club deer classic

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 23

Where: Random Lake Road & Gun Club, half a mile west of Highway 57 on Jay Road, one mile south of Random Lake

Synopsis: Hunters can bring their trophy animal mounts of any size to hang on the wall. Proceeds get donated to Hunt of a Lifetime, a nonprofit organization that grants hunting and fishing dreams for kids ages 21 and younger and who have been diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. Last year, the club donated $4,000 to the nonprofit. Event also features silent auction and raffles, various vendors. There will be food and drinks.

Cost: $5 to have deer mount scored

Contact: Call Tim at 920-994-4604

March 23

What: Lakeshore Trout Unlimited Conservation Banquet

When: March 23; doors open 5 p.m., dinner starts 6:30 p.m.

Where: Club Bil-Mar, Manitowoc

Synopsis: The 30th annual bankquet features more than $10,000 in prizes. There'll be door prizes, raffles, an auction and a silent auction. Tickets are available, in Sheboygan, at The Wharf and at Angler's Avenue.

Cost: $25 per person

Ongoing

What: Snowshoe and ski rentals

When: Whenever there's enough snow on the ground

Where: Ledge View Nature Center, W2348 Short Road, Chilton

Synopsis: People should call ahead to make sure staff will be present to do the rental and to confirm snow conditions. A limited number of skis and boots are available; sizes range from adult 4 to 11, though a few children's sizes are also available. Extra socks assist with boot fit.

Cost: $5 for a pair of snowshoes, $6 for a set of cross-country skis. (A $2 donation assists in trail maintenance.)

Contact: For information, call the nature center at 920-849-7094

Starting March 7

What: Retriever training classes

When/Where: Retriever field classes begin at 7 p.m. March 7 at the Manitowoc County Kennel Club training building, 40 East Albert Drive, Manitowoc. After that, the first three Thursday nights begin at 7 p.m., before classes move outdoors to the club's training grounds west of Valders, which begin at 6 p.m.

Synopsis: Classes start inside with basic obedience training. Then they move to basic field retrieving. Outdoor training lasts another four weeks. Eligible dogs include Labradors, Chesapeakes, Goldens, Flat Coats and Springer Spaniels. Dogs need to be at least 4 months old, have the Rabies vaccination, and have negative stool sample certificates.

Cost: Total cost for full series of classes is $75.

Contact: Registration forms are available at www.mc-kc.com. For information, call Dan Faust at 920-216-0759.

Ongoing

What: Hunting gallery

When: Ongoing

Synopsis: Share your trophy buck, bear or turkey photos from past, current or future seasons at Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com. Add your photos to the hunting gallery by clicking one of the hunting photo links on the home page and downloading, or email them to botten@wisconsinoutdoor-fun.com.

April 6

What: Basic pistol shooting course

When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 6

Where: Sheboygan Rifle and Pistol Club Outdoor Range

Synopsis: The Community Recreation Department is partnering with the Sheboygan Rifle and Pistol Club in sponsoring a Basic Pistol Shooting course for area adults 21 years old or older. Local, certified instructors will lead the National Rifle Association-developed program, which will include classroom and range programming. Students will get a course manual and the use of a pistol and ammunition.

Cost: $60 for district residents, $51 for resident seniors, and $90 for non-residents.

Contact: For information, call Burt at 920-452-5444.

Ongoing

What: Open Trap Shooting

When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays

Where: Ridge Runners Sportsmen Club, N3163 Tipperary Road, Cascade

Contact: Clubhouse, 920-528-7361

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